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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2005
Ronal Charles Du Pont, Oakville, CA;
Ronal Charles Du Pont, Oakville, CA;
Tyco Electronics Canada Ltd., Markham, CA;
Abstract
A switch assembly is provided which includes a holder defining at least a pair of eyelets extending completely therethrough; an electrically conductive lead-frame supported on the holder, the lead-frame defining at least a pair of openings therein; and at least a pair of electrically conductive rivets each configured and adapted for at least partial positioning in a respective eyelet. The first opening of the lead-frame is larger than a head portion of a first rivet such that the head portion does not contact the lead-frame. The second opening of the lead-frame is smaller than a head portion of another rivet such that the head portion contacts the lead-frame. The switch assembly further includes at least one electrically conductive snap dome in electrical contact with the lead-frame and overlying the first rivet.